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Travelers Health Clinics
Immunizations
Immunizations - Ringling- 941-861-2784
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Ringling Mailing Location
2200 Ringling Blvd
Sarasota, FL 34237
Map- 941-861-2784
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Fax
941-526-1532 -
Address
6950 Outreach Way
North Port, FL 34287
Stay healthy when traveling to another country
Travel Healthy with DOH-Sarasota. If you are taking an international trip, your travel checklist should include a visit to our Travelers Health Clinics. Our health professionals will help you learn about immunizations and other precautions recommended for your specific destination.
Who should visit the Travelers Health Clinic?
- People traveling overseas for business or vacation
- College-age students who will be studying abroad
- Those visiting other countries for mission trips or international adoptions
It's best to visit us 4-6 weeks prior to your departure.
Some vaccines are given in a series or take time to become effective. Appointments are required for the Travel Health Clinic. Bring available shot records.
What immunizations do I need to travel?
Each area of the world has different requirements, and you will want to be protected regardless of where you travel. Travelers Health Clinic staff will recommend vaccinations and other precautions based on your destination. DOH-Sarasota is a state-certified yellow fever vaccination provider.
Additionally, it is a good idea to keep your flu vaccine up to date whether travelling in-country or out and to be current with routine adult vaccinations.
Common travel vaccines - we stock these and many more!
DOH-Sarasota Travelers Health Clinics offer one-stop service at competitive prices. We stock many vaccines that are not readily available elsewhere.
- Hepatitis A and/or Hepatitis B
- Typhoid
- Yellow Fever
- Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap or TD)
Even if you were vaccinated as a child for these illnesses, immunity tends to wane over time. Booster shots are often necessary to maintain adequate protection from these diseases, which in rare instances can cause deafness and even death. - Polio
- Meningococcal (especially for college students and certain travelers)
- Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR)
- Varicella (chickenpox)
- Influenza (Flu)
- Japanese Encephalitis Virus (Vaccine must be paid for, and ordered in advance)
- Chikungunya (Vaccine must be paid for, and ordered in advance)
Anti-Malaria Medication
If you are traveling to an area where malaria is present, you may need to take anti-malaria medication to prevent this disease (there is no vaccine against malaria). Travelers Health Clinics staff can answer your questions about malaria, and prescriptions for anti-malaria medications can be obtained here.
Cholera advisory
Those travelers heading to countries where cholera is present are urged to take precautions to avoid transmission. This includes drinking bottled water, washing hands with soap and clean water, using latrines and cooking food thoroughly. If you develop watery diarrhea after traveling to cholera-active countries you should seek medical attention.
Read more about cholera.
More Resources
- Travelers' Health information
With more on specific diseases and destinations - Travel.State.Gov- U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Consular Affairs
Appointments
To prepare for your upcoming appointment at our Ringling or North Port Clinic, please ensure all required documents are submitted at least one week beforehand. You will need to provide copies of your itinerary, photo identification, and insurance card. These documents can be conveniently submitted through our online FL RW Portal | Forms, dropped off in person at either clinic location, sent via fax, or mailed directly to our Ringling clinic address. We will send a written confirmation once these documents are received.
Travel Consultation and Immunization Cost Information
- Mandatory $35 Comprehensive Travel Consultation Fee per client
- Mandatory $13 Written Prescription Fee for each written prescription (Oral Typhoid or Malaria) per client
- We accept Medicare and several insurance plans if they cover Travel Vaccines.
- We offer the most competitive pricing for vaccinations.
Our Travel Health Nurse provides:
- Comprehensive consultation individualized to your itinerary
- All required and recommended immunizations
- Prescriptions for anti-malaria medication
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